A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3885735 Details
Epoch: 179 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3887643 epoch_slot_no: 21243 block_no: 3885558 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1387 time: 2020-03-11 19:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb46b371072c5c399db435a6639c0c70f3a60044895b19f0c37d88c0811d069a1Block Operator
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